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<blockquote data-quote="BF Hammer" data-source="post: 810960" data-attributes="member: 48483"><p>As a Z5 owner, I would say no problem...but for the fact you are seeking to earn a living with it.</p><p></p><p>I understand budgets are not unlimited, but I think the Z7-II is closer to the mark for professional feature set. Even the Z6-II if you feel going higher than a 24MP sensor is not needed. The Mk-II bodies have dual card slots now (the main criticism of the Mk-1 bodies) and the autofocus is much improved. That said, I understand the eye-detect autofocus of the Z6-II or Z7-II will run a ring around the older Z5 design. Also that top LCD display for mode is something I find I actually miss with my Z5. I have always had camera bodies that included the top LCD (D80-D7000-D750) and yeah, I miss it. And I'm just a hobbyist, not earning money with the gear.</p><p></p><p>Consider that the Z8/Z9 has even better eye autofocus than that. I have to believe these are things that are going to matter with your work. But the cost is much higher, which is why I am steering to the Z6-II/Z7-II.</p><p></p><p>As for the 24-70mm f/4 (that is the kit lens for Z6/Z7), I have no complaints about it. It is basic as far as features (no auxilliary function ring or built-in VR) but optically good all-around.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BF Hammer, post: 810960, member: 48483"] As a Z5 owner, I would say no problem...but for the fact you are seeking to earn a living with it. I understand budgets are not unlimited, but I think the Z7-II is closer to the mark for professional feature set. Even the Z6-II if you feel going higher than a 24MP sensor is not needed. The Mk-II bodies have dual card slots now (the main criticism of the Mk-1 bodies) and the autofocus is much improved. That said, I understand the eye-detect autofocus of the Z6-II or Z7-II will run a ring around the older Z5 design. Also that top LCD display for mode is something I find I actually miss with my Z5. I have always had camera bodies that included the top LCD (D80-D7000-D750) and yeah, I miss it. And I'm just a hobbyist, not earning money with the gear. Consider that the Z8/Z9 has even better eye autofocus than that. I have to believe these are things that are going to matter with your work. But the cost is much higher, which is why I am steering to the Z6-II/Z7-II. As for the 24-70mm f/4 (that is the kit lens for Z6/Z7), I have no complaints about it. It is basic as far as features (no auxilliary function ring or built-in VR) but optically good all-around. [/QUOTE]
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